Family Dollar Stores - NC Distribution Center: Food Recall in 2016 - (Recall #: F-1261-2016)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2016.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Family Gourmet Natural Whole Grain Brown Rice, 32 oz. (2 lb.) plastic bag (SKU: 1230394)

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: September 8, 2015

Date Posted: May 4, 2016

Recall Number: F-1261-2016

Event ID: 73070

Reason for Recall:

Live insects were noted inside several unopened bags of product.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 315,590 units (total rice)

Code Information:

Lot # 3047GP15; Best By Date: February 16, 2016 Lot # 3076GP15; Best By Date: March 17, 2016

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide - AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VT, VA, WV, WI, WY

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated